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dill1

Syllabification: (dill)
Pronunciation: /dil/

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Definition of dill

noun

  • an aromatic annual herb of the parsley family, with fine blue-green leaves and yellow flowers. The leaves and seeds of dill are used for flavoring and for medicinal purposes.
    • Anethum graveolens, family Umbelliferae
  • (also dillweed or dill weed) the fresh or dried leaves of the dill plant used to flavor food.

Origin:

Old English dile, dyle; related to Dutch dille and German Dill; of unknown ultimate origin

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